Over the past couple of months, I have used
mostly FaceBook to spread the information about the planned drive. I have
reached many people by using this format of interaction with people that I
might get to meet along the way during the drive.
It would seem that unless cancer directly affects a person, they are not
interested in a cause or the intended message about cancer.
There are however a couple of support groups where people can make postings and
hope to get an answer from another person across the world. But I have found
that a more personal support group would be a lot better because at the group
meetings, your questions will be answered by people that have already
experienced what you are going through right now and not tomorrow.
The un-personal nature of using Social Media for your support group is great to
start with, but ensures that you set up regular meetings with those that you
discuss your experiences with.
Then there are the chat rooms. There are some individuals that go to chat rooms
to mislead others for personal gain. Be very careful when accepting a new
member to the chat room. Read carefully and decide for yourself if the
individual that you are chatting with really experienced the loss of a loved
one due to cancer, or are suffering from cancer. Do not accept any medical
miracle cure advice over a chat room as if you are dealing with cancer
yourself.
Use Social Media wisely, but always be careful.

About Me

Ewan van Breda

Parys In The Free State Of South Africa

I am the organizer of the Pole2poleandback drive for the awareness of cancer and to raise funds for two of our indispensable NGO's that rely almost solely on donations.
The reason for the drive is my mission to make more aware of cancer and that early detection can lead to effective treatment.